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Tri-Fi

New York, NY

Matthew Fries, Phil Palombi and Keith Hall were brought together as the backing trio for jazz vocalist, Curtis Stigers, and toured extensively building up a level of musical communication that has become rare in the jazz world. With Tri-Fi they step into ... view more

  1. on November 15
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    Posted project update #8

    CDs Are On Their Way

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        Silke Petzold on November 20

        Thank guys for the nice e- mails. Great video with matthew and lovely kids,amusing photos and your fantasitc music. I am looking forward to the CD. Christmas can come! I guess I will miss your e-mails once you have finished your project. What about a new CD with Summer Hits? Liebe Grüße aus Xanten; we love the penguin and your music.
        Emily and Silke


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  2. on September 21
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    Posted project update #7

    Ho ho ho! Mixes are done! Time to master...

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        Louis Gundelach on September 21

        Cool and hip! fedt!!!

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        Nich Mueller on September 21

        This is RAD. So excited for the album!

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        Jon Wegge on September 22

        nice!


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  3. on August 9, 2011
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    The Jazz Penguin said it was much too hot in NYC and split for the South Pole. He'll likely be back when the weather turns nicer...
  4. on August 9, 2011
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    Posted project update #6

    Recorded!

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  5. on August 8, 2011
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    Posted project update #5

    Show time!

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        EILEEN CHARNLEY on August 8, 2011

        Have fun, and love the festive headgear Keith. What have you done with Jazz Penguin, I was growing very fond of him/her!

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        Tri-Fi on August 9, 2011

        The Jazz Penguin said it was much too hot in NYC and split for the South Pole. He'll likely be back when the weather turns nicer...


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  6. on August 4, 2011
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    Posted project update #4

    Ho ho ho! We Made It!

    Dear Friends,

    Thanks to you we will all be making a really fun Christmas CD next week.

    It came right down to the wire - I think we only had a couple hours to spare - but here we are! Time to get crackin'!

    We've been perusing your outstanding requests in the comments section and are finishing up decisions on exactly which ditties we'll be recording. A few you'll likely hear:

    • Walking in a Winter Wonderland
    • Frosty the Snowman
    • We Three Kings
    • Go Tell It On the Mountain
    • God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
    • Joy to the World
    • and more...

    This also means we're spending a bunch of time working out arrangements in our own TRI-FI style. I know for sure my neighbors are wondering what the heck is going on over here as I bash through Christmas tune after Christmas tune on my piano. Too bad for them. We've got work to do and we're feeling the Christmas spirit, even in the heat of August.

    So, on Monday August 8th we'll be at the recording studio doing what we love to do, and we'll be imagining that all 118 of you are right there with us.

    Keep an eye out for news about our progress, music samples, photos, videos and more. We'll be posting them here on Kickstarter as private updates especially for your viewing and listening pleasure. Thank you for your support during this festive season.

    Hugs and kisses
    Matthew

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  7. on August 3, 2011
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    TRI-FI is Making a Christmas CD in August?! by Tri-Fi

    TRI-FI wishes you a Merry Christmas. On August 8th we are going into the recording studio to record a collection of Christmas classics.

    • 101% funded $5,090 pledged
    • 118 backers
    • Funded Aug 03, 2011
  8. on August 2, 2011
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    Posted project update #3

    Almost there! - deadline is tomorrow (Aug 3)

    We're getting really close - about $1000 to go until we have some serious Christmas fun. Thank you thank you thank you to the 100 or so of you who have joined our little party here on Kickstarter. You guys are the greatest.

    The way I figure it, if 100 people order 1 more CD each (increase your pledge by just $10 - you know you're Aunt Sheila would really love a copy) then we have all the support we need - and it's party time! That's how close we are.

    Plus - think of the benefits...

    • You'll all have your Christmas shopping done for one more person on your list, and you know hard Aunt Sheila is to buy for!
    • We'll have one more fan. We love fans!
    • You won't have to listen to the Chipmunks Christmas Album while you're having dinner at Aunt Sheila's house this year... 

    It all makes sense to me... (wink wink)

    Thanks again!
    Hugs and kisses -
    Matthew

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  9. on July 30, 2011
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    Posted project update #2

    Halfway There - Time is Running Out

    We have officially hit the halfway mark for our $5K goal!! Thanks again for the support!

    The scary part is we've only got 4 days left and a long way to go. It's an all-or-nothing campaign. If we don't get enough support, no money changes hands and no music happens. The little jazz penguin will be so sad...

    So, please feel free to share the link to our project with anyone you know - email, Facebook, etc, etc...

    Here's that handy shortcut link for you to share: http://kck.st/nl1rKk


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  10. on July 28, 2011
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    Thanks for the support and for the excellent suggestions guys! Keep them coming! @sandy - We'll contact you when we get closer to sending things out to gather addresses and names. Fingers crossed we make it by Tuesday! We've got a long way to go! The TRI-FI Guys...